For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 980 students in Auburn, NE.
The top-ranked public schools in Auburn, NE are Calvert Elementary School, Auburn Middle School and Auburn High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Auburn, NE public schools have an average math proficiency score of 65% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Auburn have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Nebraska public schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public school average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Auburn, NE (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Calvert Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2103 O Street
Auburn, NE 68305
(402) 274-4129
Auburn, NE 68305
(402) 274-4129
Gr: PK-5 | 512 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Auburn Middle School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1829 Central Ave
Auburn, NE 68305
(402) 274-4328
Auburn, NE 68305
(402) 274-4328
Gr: 6-8 | 191 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #33.
Auburn High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1829 Central Ave
Auburn, NE 68305
(402) 274-4328
Auburn, NE 68305
(402) 274-4328
Gr: 9-12 | 237 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: n/an/a
1906 1/2 O Street
Auburn, NE 68305
(402) 274-6641
Auburn, NE 68305
(402) 274-6641
Gr: PK | 40 students Minority enrollment: 3%
Auburn, Nebraska Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Learning Center (Closed 2024)
Special Education School
1109 R Street
Auburn, NE 68305
(402) 274-4354
Auburn, NE 68305
(402) 274-4354
Gr: 1-12
Multi-handicapped (Closed 2011)
Special Education School
1109 R St
Auburn, NE 68305
(402) 274-3212
Auburn, NE 68305
(402) 274-3212
Gr: 3-9
1110 M St
Auburn, NE 68305
(402) 274-4027
Auburn, NE 68305
(402) 274-4027
Gr: K-6 | 118 students Minority enrollment: 8%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Auburn, NE?
The top-ranked public schools in Auburn, NE include Calvert Elementary School, Auburn Middle School and Auburn High School.
How many public schools are located in Auburn?
4 public schools are located in Auburn.
What is the racial composition of students in Auburn?
Auburn public schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public schools average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
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